Much-loved Block foreman Dan Reilly and his wife Dani have shared the agonising news that their newborn daughter has died at just 10 days old.

The couple, who appeared on the 2012 season of The Block, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing their first child, Billie was born earlier this month and passed away just 10 days later.

“It is with insurmountable grief that we share the news that our daughter Billie, has passed on from this life and into the next at just 10 days young,” the couple captioned a tender family photo.

“In Billie’s short time in this world, she taught us an intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible. She taught us what really matters. Billie was so wanted, so loved and she made us parents… and what an honour it is to be her mummy and daddy. She will always be our daughter.

“It’s clear to us that Billie was far too good for this world but if we know anything for sure, it’s that Billie’s legacy will make an impact greater than all of us.

“We understand there will be questions, and so many of the answers we just don’t have yet. We’ll share more in time but for now we ask for privacy as we work through this together and with our loved ones.”

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The couple also acknowledged the amazing medical team at The Royal Women’s Hospital, who they dubbed ‘Billie’s Besties’.

“The nurses, doctors and staff in NICU are some of the most incredible people to walk this earth and we’ll be forever grateful for the care and love they gave our girl, and us.”

Dan and Dani have set up a fundraiser to support The Royal Women’s Hospital in honour of beautiful Billie.

The couple revealed in July that they were expecting their first baby in late 2024, and Dan also announced the news to contestants on this year’s Block.

 

 

 

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